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5 Jan 2011
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MP warns the national media against reports that damage Cumbrian tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the national media to encourage greater sensitivity when reporting on local issues in the national media, after worries that some national coverage has a negative impact on local businesses.
5 Jan 2011
MP becomes Training Patron for British Antarctic Expedition 2011
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has recently been appointed as Training Patron for the 2011 British Antarctic Expedition (BAE). In his new role, Tim will be supporting the five person team in their preparations and extensive training programme, much of which will be based in Lake District.
5 Jan 2011
MP slams electricity cut offs in freezing temperatures as 'shameful and irresponsible'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has slammed Electricity North West's decision to cut off electricity to a number of homes to do 'non-emergency maintenance work' during the current cold-snap.
8 Dec 2010
Tim calls for more to be done to protect Cumbrian hill farmers
Figures obtained by Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, through a parliamentary question show that average incomes for hill farmers in Cumbria have recovered from a low of £4,800 a year to £12,600 a year between 2008/9 and 2009/10.
8 Dec 2010
New figures show Cumbria slipping back on NHS dentistry
New figures highlighted by Tim Farron have shown the drop in the number of patients in Cumbria with access to an NHS dentist.
7 Dec 2010